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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,519.08, 942,787.27 and 179,240.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,519.08, 942,787.27 and 179,240.00 is: 268,862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,519.08 : 942,787.27 = 179,240.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,519.08/942,787.27 = 179,240.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,519.08x = 942,787.27 × 179,240.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,519.08x = 168,985,185,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,985,185,480.24/628,519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,862.46

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